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46 U.S.C. § 7112: Licenses of masters or mates as pilots

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A master or mate licensed under this part who also qualifies as a pilot is not required to hold 2 licenses. Instead, the qualification of the master or mate as pilot shall be endorsed on the master’s or mate’s license.

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